Pokemon GO antagonists, Team GO Rocket, have made a comeback with their formidable Shadow Pokemon. This group of villains consists of various grunts, leaders, and their ultimate boss, Giovanni. While defeating the grunts may not pose much of a challenge, taking down the leaders and Giovanni himself is no easy feat.
Starting from June 21, 2023, at 12 a.m., until June 25, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time, the Pokemon GO Team GO Rocket Takeover event will be in full swing. Niantic has prepared a plethora of bonuses, rewards, and even a shiny debut for this event. Players will have the opportunity to encounter a wide range of new Shadow Pokemon and a chance to encounter the elusive Shiny Pancham for the very first time. In this guide, we will delve into the research tasks, rewards, and more that are part of the Team GO Rocket Takeover event.
Team GO Rocket Takeover: A Shadowy Disturbance Special Research Tasks in Pokemon GO
Participating in the latest event includes a Special Research dedicated to Team GO Rocket Boss Giovanni. By completing the Special Research Tasks, players will receive valuable in-game items, Pokemon encounters, and a Super Rocket Radar. Pokemon GO trainers have the opportunity to take part in the Team GO Rocket Takeover Special Research until the Hidden Gems: Season 11 concludes on September 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Special Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 15 Pokemon | Pinap Berry ×5 |
Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms | Poke Ball ×10 |
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | Mysterious Component ×1 |
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SECOND STEP
Special Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 15 Pokemon | Five Pinap Berries |
Transfer 10 Pokemon | 15 Great Balls |
Defeat six Team GO Rocket Grunts | Three Mysterious component |
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THIRD STEP
Special Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo | 2,500 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff | 2,500 XP |
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra | 2,500 XP |
Completion Rewards | 2,500 XP 3,000 Stardust Super Rocket Radar |
FOURTH STEP
Special Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Find the Team GO Rocket Boss | 10 Hyper Potions |
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss | 10 Ultra Balls |
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss | Six Max Revives |
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FIFTH STEP
Special Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Claim reward | 2,500 XP |
Claim reward | 2,500 XP |
Claim reward | 2,500 XP |
Completion Rewards |
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Team GO Rocket Takeover: Field Research Tasks in Pokemon GO
The Pokemon GO Team GO Rocket Takeover event offers players a Field Research task that rewards them with a Mysterious Component. While this is a new task, players can still take part in the Solstice event-exclusive task at the same time.
Field Research Task | Reward |
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Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts | Mysterious Component×1 |
Team GO Rocket Takeover: All Bonuses
The latest Pokemon GO Takeover event offers a plethora of exciting tasks and opportunities, along with generous rewards. Let's delve into all the enticing bonuses available during the new Team GO Rocket Takeover event.
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Team GO Rocket Takeover: New Shadow Pokemon
The latest Team GO Rocket Takeover event adds new Shadow Pocket Monsters to the game. Pokemon GO players will witness new Shadow Debuts as they participate in the event.
Shadow Pokemon |
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Alolan Geodude |
Ledyba |
Hitmontop |
Glameow |
Gible |
Team GO Rocket Takeover: All 12 km Egg Pokemon
Several Pokemon can spawn from 12 km Eggs during the event. One can obtain these 12 km Eggs by defeating the leaders.
Pokemon | Shiny Availability |
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Larvitar | Shiny Available |
Absol | Shiny Available |
Skorupi | Shiny Available |
Sandile | Shiny Unavailable |
Scraggy | Shiny Unavailable |
Pawniard | Shiny Available |
Vullaby | Shiny Available |
Deino | Shiny Available |
Pancham | Shiny Available |
Inkay | Shiny Available |
Skrelp | Shiny Unavailable |
Salandit | Shiny Unavailable |
Pokemon GO: Shiny Pancham Debut
In Pokemon GO, players have the exciting opportunity to encounter a rare and coveted Shiny Pancham. This unique creature can be obtained by hatching it from 12km Eggs. Once players have obtained a Shiny Pancham, they can evolve it into the formidable Pangoro with just 50 Candy. This evolution allows players to not only possess a powerful Shiny Pancham but also to add a stunning Shiny Pangoro to their collection.
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.